The two, who are like best friends, were wounded during the same standoff in March where police said James Cruckson, the gunman, shot and killed Officer Craig Birkholz.

The standoff lasted for nearly six hours before police said Cruckson killed himself.

Williams was shot twice in the chest and Grendel in the stomach.

"It's such a blessing I can even move how I am because it's just great to be out there and be able to train with him and have him come through this strong," said Williams.

The two will be on light duty, meaning they'll visit every school that sent cards with words of encouragement. Other than community outreach, Williams will try to raise funds for body armor for the department.

"These tactical vests are near and dear to my heart," said Williams. "Obviously it saved my life. So if we can get that for every squad."

Birkholz's picture can be seen around the department. Even with the memory of that deadly day, Williams said it surprisingly hasn't been difficult to return to work. Williams said telling his story over and over has been therapeutic, but there's still some concern for Grendel.

"The biggest question with him has been the live fire and getting back to live fire," said Williams.

Williams said he has a doctor's appointment the second week of June, and hopes he and Grendel will be back on their night shift, patrolling the streets then.

"To get back and show that you're strong, that the bad guys, if you will, didn't win. We're still here. We're still fighting. Craig would want it that way," said Williams.

The state Division of Criminal Investigation said the case is still open. A spokesperson said investigators are still waiting for toxicology reports before sending the case to the Fond du Lac district attorney's office.